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About This Listing
This traditional Rickenbacker bass style with dot inlays and no binding was prized by Paul McCartney and Chris Squire when they got their first 4001S models in 1964. Players cherish its traditional look and rounded edges that many claim make it more comfortable than the 4003. The updated 4003S version comes with the improved dual trussrod system. Of course, the famous solid bass tones, ringing sustain and treble punch we’re known for make it a dream. It’s no wonder we’ve received a steady demand of requests to bring this back. This design was once exclusive to the British distributor Rose Morris in the six-ties. Iconic curves of maple form the body with a traditional Rosewood fingerboard. Dot inlays and no binding make this stand out from the standard 4003.
Body Type
Solid
No. Frets
20
Scale Length
84.5 cm (33 1/4'')
Neck Width at Nut
42.9 mm (1 11/16'')
Neck Width at 12th Fret
54.0 mm (2 1/8'')
Crown Radius
25.4 cm (10'')
Body Wood
Maple
Neck Wood
Maple
Fingerboard Wood
Rosewood
Weight
4.1 kg (9.0 lbs.)
Overall Length
113.8 cm (44 13/16'')
Overall Width
34.3 cm (13 1/2'')
Overall Depth
31.8 mm (1 1/4'')
Neck Binding
No
Fret Marker Style
Dot
Tailpiece
RIC
Bridge
RIC
Neck Type
Through body
No. of Pickups
2
Type of Pickups
Single Coil
Output Type
Mono
Machine Heads
Schaller Deluxe
Just as the 4001 was introduced as an upgrade to the 4000, the Rickenbacker 4003 was introduced in 1980 as an upgrade to the 4001. After the 4001 was discontinued in 1986, the 4003 became Rickenbacker's main production bass. The two basses actually differ very little apart from a few minor cosmetic changes and a change in the trust rod system. The 4003S follows the same basic design as the 4003 with the exception of the omission of binding and triangle inlays. Body Style: “Cresting Wave” solidbody Wood Composition: Maple body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard